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Nutanix NCA Exam - Topic 3 Question 29 Discussion

Actual exam question for Nutanix's NCA exam
Question #: 29
Topic #: 3
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In Prism Element, which power action will allow the hypervisor to perform a hard restart on a VM?

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Suggested Answer: D

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Sylvie
3 months ago
I always thought Guest Reboot was enough, but I guess not!
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Kimi
3 months ago
Nope, it's not A or B for sure.
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Lavonda
3 months ago
Wait, are you sure? I thought Guest Shutdown could do that too.
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Kayleigh
4 months ago
Totally agree, it's definitely D!
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Tamekia
4 months ago
Power Cycle is the one for a hard restart.
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Nada
4 months ago
I’m leaning towards C, Guest Reboot, but I’m confused if that counts as a hard restart or just a soft one.
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Wilda
4 months ago
I feel like "Power On" is definitely not the right choice for a hard restart. It just starts the VM, right?
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Glory
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember a practice question where "Guest Shutdown" was mentioned as a safe way to turn off a VM.
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Mel
5 months ago
I think the answer might be D, Power Cycle, because it sounds like it would force a restart.
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Frederic
5 months ago
I'm feeling a bit uncertain about this one. The question is specifically asking about a hard restart, so I'm not sure if Power On or Guest Reboot would be the right answer. I'll have to review the Prism Element documentation to be sure.
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Geoffrey
5 months ago
Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. A hard restart on a VM would require the hypervisor to have direct control, so it's likely not something like Guest Shutdown or Guest Reboot. Power On and Power Cycle seem like the most likely options. I'll go with Power Cycle.
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Cherilyn
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused on this one. I'm not sure if Power Cycle is the right answer, or if it could be something like Guest Reboot. I'll need to think this through carefully.
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Haydee
5 months ago
I'm pretty sure the answer is Power Cycle, since that's the only option that would allow the hypervisor to perform a hard restart on a VM.
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Kanisha
12 months ago
Guest Shutdown? Might as well tuck the VM in for a nap. Power Cycle is where the real action is!
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Adell
12 months ago
Power Cycle? More like Power Surge! Am I right, folks? *nudges* Eh? Eh?
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Alise
11 months ago
C) Guest Reboot
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Sherrell
12 months ago
A) Power Cycle
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Sabine
1 year ago
Power Cycle all the way. It's like the nuclear option for VMs - guaranteed to get their attention.
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Olene
11 months ago
Guaranteed to get their attention for sure.
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Brittni
12 months ago
I agree, it's like the nuclear option for VMs.
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Long
12 months ago
Definitely, Power Cycle is the way to go.
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Maryrose
12 months ago
Power Cycle
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Mary
1 year ago
Guest Reboot? Nah, that's just a gentle nudge. If I want to show the hypervisor who's boss, I'm going with Power Cycle!
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Annelle
12 months ago
Guest Reboot is just a gentle nudge, Power Cycle is the real deal.
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Sharee
12 months ago
Definitely, Power Cycle is the power move for a hard restart.
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Timothy
12 months ago
Yeah, Guest Reboot is too soft. Power Cycle is more assertive.
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Delbert
1 year ago
I agree, Power Cycle is the way to go for a hard restart.
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Cathrine
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think Guest Reboot might also be a valid option for a hard restart.
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Willodean
1 year ago
I agree with Amie, because Power Cycle will perform a hard restart on the VM.
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Han
1 year ago
Power Cycle, of course! That's the only way to truly reset a VM and get it back on track.
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Aretha
12 months ago
Yes, Power Cycle is the correct power action to perform a hard restart on a VM.
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Ilene
1 year ago
Power Cycle, of course! That's the only way to truly reset a VM and get it back on track.
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Amie
1 year ago
I think the answer is D) Power Cycle.
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